Amedisys Hospice
Austin, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671753)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 60 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (512) 393-6003 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results, such as a star rating or percent who would recommend, for Amedisys Hospice. However, its CMS composite process score is 100.00, above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Amedisys Hospice serves 60 ZIP codes from its Austin, Texas office in Travis County.
Yes, Amedisys Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 671753, certified since 2012; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Amedisys Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Austin, Texas, serving families in Travis County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since August 28, 2012, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 671753.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Amedisys Hospice scores 100.00 on the CMS composite process measure, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72. This composite reflects how consistently the hospice completed a set of recommended care processes for patients and families. CMS also reports that 87.2% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, a measure of timely, hands-on support during the most critical period of care. CMS has not published a CAHPS family-caregiver survey star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10 for this listing, which is often the case for hospices with smaller patient survey counts; this does not indicate anything negative about the quality of care provided.
Amedisys Hospice reports serving 60 ZIP codes from its Austin office, reflecting a fairly broad service area within the region.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who qualify, once a physician certifies eligibility. Families are encouraged to confirm all current details directly with the hospice and to review the official listing on Medicare Care Compare, since CMS data is updated periodically and reflects a specific reporting period rather than real-time information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Amedisys Hospice?
Yes. Amedisys Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 671753), certified since August 28, 2012, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results, such as a star rating or percent who would recommend, for Amedisys Hospice, which is often the case for hospices with smaller survey sample sizes; this does not imply poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Amedisys Hospice has a CMS composite process score of 100.00, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also reports that 87.2% of its patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Amedisys Hospice reports serving 60 ZIP codes from its office in Austin, Texas, in Travis County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 60 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Amedisys Hospice is a for-profit agency. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and surveys are better indicators for comparing hospices.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Amedisys Hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 28, 2012.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care is generally for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor believes life expectancy is six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean no care is given, but rather that the goals of care change.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Amedisys Hospice provides care. Please contact the hospice at (512) 393-6003 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process. Please contact Amedisys Hospice directly at (512) 393-6003 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CMS quality scores, caregiver survey results, service area, and how care is provided; contact Amedisys Hospice at (512) 393-6003 for specifics not covered by CMS data, and review the listing on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the official CMS listing for Amedisys Hospice at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671753?state=TX.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.